But they will also be anxious about losing their jobs and family income. UK unemployment peaked briefly at 7.9 per cent, while in both Europe and America, unemployment went above 10 per cent - and there millions more jobs were lost. Food banks need cash help. But Ministers who are, I fear, still behind the coronavirus curve, must get ahead of events to stay in control. My message to Ministers is urgent: If we are not to lose jobs in their tens of thousands, you must act before Friday at 5pm.

Source: Daily Mirror March 18, 2020 20:07 UTC